Activities we offer – Releasing Potential School

Land-based adventures

Abseiling

Building trust through controlled descent experiences that challenge perceptions of personal limitations.

Climbing

Teaching safety and teamwork through climbing opportunities that develop physical and emotional resilience.

Mountain Biking

Developing practical skills and environmental awareness through terrain exploration and bike maintenance.

Bushcraft

Learning survival skills from shelter building to fire lighting, fostering self-reliance in natural environments.

Coracle Building

Creating traditional watercraft while combining historical learning with practical construction skills.

Navigation & Exploration

Navigation

Developing essential map reading skills that build confidence through progressive challenges.

Orienteering

Transforming navigation into dynamic challenges within local parks, encouraging independent problem-solving.

Rope Courses

Creating opportunities for personal challenge and team development through high and low rope elements.

Seasonal Water Activities

During spring and summer months, our programme expands to include water-based activities through our Sailing Centre, offering additional dimensions to outdoor learning experiences.

Sailing

Nurturing teamwork through wind-powered adventures that teach weather reading, rigging skills, and decision-making.

Kayaking

Fostering water confidence through paddling experiences that encourage self-regulation and environmental appreciation.

Accessing outdoor provision

Our outdoor education experiences are available through multiple pathways:

Alternative Provision: Flexible engagement options for young people in need of alternative, specialised part-time educational activities.
Integrated into our School’s curriculum: Outdoor activities are a core component of Releasing Potential School student’s education.
Bespoke Programmes: Tailored outdoor experiences for external organisations and groups.

For enquiries about our outdoor education provision, please contact our team to discuss how these transformative experiences might support the young people in your care.

Begin their journey with Releasing Potential

Want to refer a young person to our services? We welcome enquiries from education professionals, parents, carers and local authorities about 11-18 years olds who might benefit from our personalised approach to learning and development.

Our approach